Environmental

In North Dakota, which organization issues water appropriation permits for new irrigation systems on agricultural land?

ANorth Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
BNorth Dakota State Water Commission✓ Correct
CU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DNorth Dakota Game and Fish Department

Explanation

The North Dakota State Water Commission administers the state's prior appropriation water rights system and issues water appropriation permits for new uses of surface and ground water, including agricultural irrigation.

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